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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.95, 1,159.53 and 628.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.95, 1,159.53 and 628.32 is: 866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.95 : 1,159.53 = 628.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.95/1,159.53 = 628.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.95x = 1,159.53 × 628.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.95x = 728,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,555.89/840.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.35

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